Hasbro’s Transformers “Only 30 Left in Stock” in 1984

December 19, 1984. The Auburn Journal of Auburn, California, brings us this small newspaper advertisement that shows how in-demand the Transformers toys were for Christmas in 1984. I knew the toys were one of the hot items for Christmas that year, but I never guessed that sales were strong enough to justify a stand-alone ad like this one.

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